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Artistic Donor Walls: Use Design to Tell a Story

In 2014, the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) was in a dire position. As the city of Detroit was undergoing federal bankruptcy plans, the museum was in danger of losing their art collection. Fortunately, thanks to the generous donations from private donors, corporations, and foundations, the museum’s treasures were protected

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Logicalis: Making Walls Talk

Logicalis, a global technology firm contacted us to help tell their story in their office environment.  Other goals included: Energizing the space and making it feel like Logicalis. Tastefully integrating digital displays that would help tell the story. Bringing more privacy to glass walls of conference rooms and offices.   Stories of

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Outfield Lofts: Custom Wood ADA Signs Brand Ballpark Lofts

Ideation was asked by Gillespie Group to design and produce custom signage for their new loft style apartments overlooking the outfield of Lansing’s minor league ballpark, home of the Lugnuts! According to Ideation’s Jon Moses, “the interior design had a rustic modern feel with reclaimed wood used throughout the space.

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Bagger Dave’s: Designing Logos with Signage in Mind

With a growth plan involving the opening of new restaurants across the Midwest, Bagger Dave’s Burger Tavern turned to Ideation Orange to refine the logo design for optimal impact in signage. The original logo existed solely in a circular shape. Per Creative Director, Jon Moses, “working together with Krieger Klatt Architecture,

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Cacao Tree: Getting More Storefront Attention

Michael Garavaglia and the team at Ideation Orange recently helped Cacao Tree Café get more storefront attention in busy Downtown Royal Oak.  Our friends at Cacao Tree Café called us to help tell their story on the exterior of their café. They serve up gourmet raw foods that cleanse, detox

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Cornwall Bakery: Letting the Storefront Influence the Logo

Chef and Baker, Freeman Gunnell had a vision for a European style bakery in the lakeshore community of Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan that featured homemade artisan breads, European pastries, specialty cakes and an array of sweet and savory items.  With the name Cornwall Bakery and a building in hand, Freeman

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